Progress continues on the Harnish addition, as wall studs continue to go up and roofing trusses are added. We’re grateful for the nice weather, which has allowed construction to stay on track and on schedule. Every day brings subtle but […]
Spring is here…and so is our new Teaching Garden at the Harnish Main Library! With four raised beds, each planted with a unique garden plot, the Teaching Garden will be an active outdoor learning laboratory. It will offer learning, gardening, and programming […]
Join Mercy Health System nurses in celebrating National Nurses Week (May 6-12) by stopping by the Harnish Main Library on Saturday, May 12 from 10am to 2pm. Mercy nurses will be on hand to provide free blood pressure screenings, wellness […]
On Wednesday, June 14, the Board of Library Trustees issued a proclamation in conjunction with the Village of Algonquin: June 19-25 is Pollinator Week! In 2007, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the annual designation of National Pollinator Week in June. […]
On Tuesday, September 26, the 9th graduating class of the library’s 1,001 Books Before Kindergarten program received their “diplomas” to recognize their wonderful accomplishment. Youth Services Department Manager Alicia Parmele noted at the ceremony the current class had read approximately […]
On Monday, July 31, from 10am to 6pm, the Library will celebrate our fabulous finishers of our summer reading program with a party and storytelling festival! Participants are invited to celebrate their summer reading experience and enjoy a variety of […]
AAPLD is joining libraries across the country in observing Banned Books Week September 24 – 30. By focusing on efforts nationwide to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. The books […]
September 26-October 2 marks the 39th Annual Banned Books Week. Sponsored by the American Library Association, the American Booksellers Association, the Author’s Guild, numerous other organizations, and endorsed by the Library of Congress, Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to […]
Some changes to how Overdrive’s Holds function are on the horizon, and they will be user focused in one of the most efficient ways! These new updates will prevent situations where multiple holds are coming in at the same time, […]
Due to the continued and rapid rise in numbers of COVID-19 cases in our community, and in the interest of public health and safety, the Library has returned to curbside and drive-thru services only. The patron limit will be reduced […]
